Steve Wyche, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons C Austin King could replace OG Matt Lehr, who has been suspended four games by the NFL for violating the league's steroid policy, in the starting lineup heading into Week 7.

Steve Wyche, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons backup C Austin King was fined $5,000 by the NFL for making illegal contact below the waist against a Tennessee Titans defender after an interception during the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 19.

Roy Cummings, of the Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers C Austin King (knee) has been added to this week's injury report with a knee sprain. If King is forced to miss an extended period of time, the team would be forced to make a roster move because it would impact the team's ability to practice.

Updating previous reports, Tampa Bay Buccaneers C Austin King (Northwestern), the team's second fourth-round draft pick, signed a four-year contract in which the fourth season can become void if he reaches predetermined playing time levels, according to ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli. King received base salaries of $225,000 (2003), $305,000 (2004), $380,000 (2005) and $460,000 (2006), and also got $261,000 in upfront money.